“Communication”
Question: What would you change about how we interact and communicate with one another? About how we express ourselves?
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"I would cut down on the pressure for constant communication. I often feel like I have to fill my time with a person with talk, even if there doesnt need to be. I would like for society to know that silence is okay."
"I would cut down on the pressure for constant communication. I often feel like I have to fill my time with a person with talk, even if there doesnt need to be. I would like for society to know that silence is okay."
"I would cut down on the pressure for constant communication. I often feel like I have to fill my time with a person with talk, even if there doesnt need to be. I would like for society to know that silence is okay."
"I would change how we treat people we disagree with. Be it about sensitive topics like abortion, same-sex marriage, politics, or even silly things like our favorite musics, fashions, and colors, we seem to have a tendency to react with some sort of aggressive comeback, like, "You're stupid," "Oh, she's a democrat," "well he's republican," "you're one of THOSE people," "you're dumb," and etc.
We judge the person before we even get to understand where they're coming from. Granted, this works both ways, but if I could change one thing about how we treat one another, I would show society that there is nothing wrong with being wrong. I'd take away the shame we put on each other. I think if we stopped attacking people for having differing opinions, we wouldn't feel like we have to have this "wall" up where we have to be right all the time.
I want a society that encourages people to love learning rather than encouraging people to ignore the truth just so they can look like they're always right.
We need to empathize more. We rarely put ourselves in each others' shoes. The world would be a better place if we all kept that in mind the next time we feel the need to criticize or judge somebody."
"I would remove the influence that stereotypes have on first impressions. It's a shame to see good people excluded or avoided just because of their race, gender, religion, etc."
"I would remove the influence that stereotypes have on first impressions. It's a shame to see good people excluded or avoided just because of their race, gender, religion, etc."
"I would remove the influence that stereotypes have on first impressions. It's a shame to see good people excluded or avoided just because of their race, gender, religion, etc."
"I would remove the influence that stereotypes have on first impressions. It's a shame to see good people excluded or avoided just because of their race, gender, religion, etc."
"I would remove the influence that stereotypes have on first impressions. It's a shame to see good people excluded or avoided just because of their race, gender, religion, etc."
"I would remove the influence that stereotypes have on first impressions. It's a shame to see good people excluded or avoided just because of their race, gender, religion, etc."
"I would remove the influence that stereotypes have on first impressions. It's a shame to see good people excluded or avoided just because of their race, gender, religion, etc."
"I would remove the influence that stereotypes have on first impressions. It's a shame to see good people excluded or avoided just because of their race, gender, religion, etc."
"Not a lot of people spend time conversing face to face. It's mostly texting and that's no way to effectively communicate because you can't see the body language and there's not way you know which words they're putting emphasis on and it can make communicating stressful. I wish more people would spend time in person, going out and exploring and enjoying the world, rather than sitting with a device in their face the whole time."
"I would suggest that one should seek answers for oneself, meditate on the facts and reason with fiction, it is easy to assume many things, upon first impressions, therefore, it is more important with second and future impressions, and always keep an open mind for others." something along the lines, I cover, if need a picture, probably a open book."
"I would suggest that one should seek answers for oneself, meditate on the facts and reason with fiction, it is easy to assume many things, upon first impressions, therefore, it is more important with second and future impressions, and always keep an open mind for others." something along the lines, I cover, if need a picture, probably a open book."
"I would suggest that one should seek answers for oneself, meditate on the facts and reason with fiction, it is easy to assume many things, upon first impressions, therefore, it is more important with second and future impressions, and always keep an open mind for others." something along the lines, I cover, if need a picture, probably a open book."
"I would change how we speed through a conversation, often not truly hearing each other but thinking of the next thing we're going to say and interrupting each other. I would love it if we all made space for each other's thoughts and REALLY listen, then pause to find out if the person speaking has expressed their full thought, then ponder what they've said and look deep inside ourselves for a response. Yes, it would mean that we would spend a longer time with those we are having a conversation with, but those moments are richly rewarding. We would absolutely be treasuring each other and we would also feel like we were being heard and understood."
"I would change how we speed through a conversation, often not truly hearing each other but thinking of the next thing we're going to say and interrupting each other. I would love it if we all made space for each other's thoughts and REALLY listen, then pause to find out if the person speaking has expressed their full thought, then ponder what they've said and look deep inside ourselves for a response. Yes, it would mean that we would spend a longer time with those we are having a conversation with, but those moments are richly rewarding. We would absolutely be treasuring each other and we would also feel like we were being heard and understood."
"I would say that we should be more conciencious of our body language and what message we are communicating to other people/ other person. Body language is very powerful and can say something positive or negative without you opening your mouth to speak. There have been many social scientists who have done studies on body language and how it can show judgement. If someone tries to shake your hand, your response to give a handshake or not gives the other person a clear understanding of how you view them. This to me is very important because I tend to observe that stuff more when I meet new people so I can see how they view me. The first time I met one of my friends I thought they didn't like me at all. And it wasn't because of what they said but of what they showed with their body language. I know now they didn't think of me badly at all but it makes me think that we need to be more conciencious of how we communicate and interact with body language."
"When we communicate with others, we should always treat them with respect. Too often we talk down to people because we consider them inferior, don’t agree with them, or just don’t like them. It should not matter a person’s gender, sexual preference, age, economic status, intelligence, opinion, or anything else. Each of us has flaws, but that is not an excuse to treat someone with disdain. We should always show everyone respect when we talk to them, use email, or post to social media. Don’t be nice to their face and then trash talk about them to others. When you do that it says more about your character than the other person. When you communicate with someone with respect, it makes you more open to what they saying. You may not change your opinion, but at least you will understand them better and we will all get along better."
"When we communicate with others, we should always treat them with respect. Too often we talk down to people because we consider them inferior, don’t agree with them, or just don’t like them. It should not matter a person’s gender, sexual preference, age, economic status, intelligence, opinion, or anything else. Each of us has flaws, but that is not an excuse to treat someone with disdain. We should always show everyone respect when we talk to them, use email, or post to social media. Don’t be nice to their face and then trash talk about them to others. When you do that it says more about your character than the other person. When you communicate with someone with respect, it makes you more open to what they saying. You may not change your opinion, but at least you will understand them better and we will all get along better."
"When we communicate with others, we should always treat them with respect. Too often we talk down to people because we consider them inferior, don’t agree with them, or just don’t like them. It should not matter a person’s gender, sexual preference, age, economic status, intelligence, opinion, or anything else. Each of us has flaws, but that is not an excuse to treat someone with disdain. We should always show everyone respect when we talk to them, use email, or post to social media. Don’t be nice to their face and then trash talk about them to others. When you do that it says more about your character than the other person. When you communicate with someone with respect, it makes you more open to what they saying. You may not change your opinion, but at least you will understand them better and we will all get along better."
"When we communicate with others, we should always treat them with respect. Too often we talk down to people because we consider them inferior, don’t agree with them, or just don’t like them. It should not matter a person’s gender, sexual preference, age, economic status, intelligence, opinion, or anything else. Each of us has flaws, but that is not an excuse to treat someone with disdain. We should always show everyone respect when we talk to them, use email, or post to social media. Don’t be nice to their face and then trash talk about them to others. When you do that it says more about your character than the other person. When you communicate with someone with respect, it makes you more open to what they saying. You may not change your opinion, but at least you will understand them better and we will all get along better."
"I would change humanity's tendency to assume the worst. When someone makes a comment that can be taken several ways, we often worry they meant something to hurt us, or something offensive. I would have us choose to assume the best possible meaning (the one that does not cause conflict), until hearing the other person explain. Too often do we assume the worst and let our miscommunication divide us. Take the time to step back, withhold judgement, and listen."
"I would change humanity's tendency to assume the worst. When someone makes a comment that can be taken several ways, we often worry they meant something to hurt us, or something offensive. I would have us choose to assume the best possible meaning (the one that does not cause conflict), until hearing the other person explain. Too often do we assume the worst and let our miscommunication divide us. Take the time to step back, withhold judgement, and listen."
"I would change humanity's tendency to assume the worst. When someone makes a comment that can be taken several ways, we often worry they meant something to hurt us, or something offensive. I would have us choose to assume the best possible meaning (the one that does not cause conflict), until hearing the other person explain. Too often do we assume the worst and let our miscommunication divide us. Take the time to step back, withhold judgement, and listen."
"I would change humanity's tendency to assume the worst. When someone makes a comment that can be taken several ways, we often worry they meant something to hurt us, or something offensive. I would have us choose to assume the best possible meaning (the one that does not cause conflict), until hearing the other person explain. Too often do we assume the worst and let our miscommunication divide us. Take the time to step back, withhold judgement, and listen."
"I would change humanity's tendency to assume the worst. When someone makes a comment that can be taken several ways, we often worry they meant something to hurt us, or something offensive. I would have us choose to assume the best possible meaning (the one that does not cause conflict), until hearing the other person explain. Too often do we assume the worst and let our miscommunication divide us. Take the time to step back, withhold judgement, and listen."
"I realize that texting is the fastest way to sometimes get an answer or you point of view out there. But I miss the one on one communication on the phone or in person where things are not as easily con-screwed. Also a smile or a hug or I'm thinking of you can mean so much more."
"I realize that texting is the fastest way to sometimes get an answer or you point of view out there. But I miss the one on one communication on the phone or in person where things are not as easily con-screwed. Also a smile or a hug or I'm thinking of you can mean so much more."
"We should stop hiding behind our phones so much and remember that face-to-face conversation is more important when expressing ourselves. Nowadays we hide behind a phone and we slowly forget how to express ourselves in reality."
"I realize that texting is the fastest way to sometimes get an answer or you point of view out there. But I miss the one on one communication on the phone or in person where things are not as easily con-screwed. Also a smile or a hug or I'm thinking of you can mean so much more."
"We should stop hiding behind our phones so much and remember that face-to-face conversation is more important when expressing ourselves. Nowadays we hide behind a phone and we slowly forget how to express ourselves in reality."
"I realize that texting is the fastest way to sometimes get an answer or you point of view out there. But I miss the one on one communication on the phone or in person where things are not as easily con-screwed. Also a smile or a hug or I'm thinking of you can mean so much more."
"We should stop hiding behind our phones so much and remember that face-to-face conversation is more important when expressing ourselves. Nowadays we hide behind a phone and we slowly forget how to express ourselves in reality."
"I realize that texting is the fastest way to sometimes get an answer or you point of view out there. But I miss the one on one communication on the phone or in person where things are not as easily con-screwed. Also a smile or a hug or I'm thinking of you can mean so much more."
"We should stop hiding behind our phones so much and remember that face-to-face conversation is more important when expressing ourselves. Nowadays we hide behind a phone and we slowly forget how to express ourselves in reality."
"I realize that texting is the fastest way to sometimes get an answer or you point of view out there. But I miss the one on one communication on the phone or in person where things are not as easily con-screwed. Also a smile or a hug or I'm thinking of you can mean so much more."
"We should stop hiding behind our phones so much and remember that face-to-face conversation is more important when expressing ourselves. Nowadays we hide behind a phone and we slowly forget how to express ourselves in reality."
"I would change the way people look at others. Instead of wanting to be friends with someone based on what they have and how they look we should care about the stuff that matters. We'd care far more deeply for people."
"I would change the way people look at others. Instead of wanting to be friends with someone based on what they have and how they look we should care about the stuff that matters. We'd care far more deeply for people."
"I would change the way people look at others. Instead of wanting to be friends with someone based on what they have and how they look we should care about the stuff that matters. We'd care far more deeply for people."
"I would change the way people look at others. Instead of wanting to be friends with someone based on what they have and how they look we should care about the stuff that matters. We'd care far more deeply for people."
"I would change the way people look at others. Instead of wanting to be friends with someone based on what they have and how they look we should care about the stuff that matters. We'd care far more deeply for people."
"I would change the way people look at others. Instead of wanting to be friends with someone based on what they have and how they look we should care about the stuff that matters. We'd care far more deeply for people."
"I would change the way people look at others. Instead of wanting to be friends with someone based on what they have and how they look we should care about the stuff that matters. We'd care far more deeply for people."
"I would change the way people look at others. Instead of wanting to be friends with someone based on what they have and how they look we should care about the stuff that matters. We'd care far more deeply for people."
"I would change the way people look at others. Instead of wanting to be friends with someone based on what they have and how they look we should care about the stuff that matters. We'd care far more deeply for people."
"I would change the way people look at others. Instead of wanting to be friends with someone based on what they have and how they look we should care about the stuff that matters. We'd care far more deeply for people."
"We tend to talk to and treat other people differently based off of their appearances. We'll talk down to someone in a wheelchair, assuming they're weak or not as intelligent for being handicapped. Or maybe we shy away from girls that don't act like society's expectations; for example, that a girl can't life things and be athletic or "tough." There's more to a person than how you first label them. Communication is so lacking in today's society. We will never know the whole story of the people we choose to judge and look down on. Never."
"We tend to talk to and treat other people differently based off of their appearances. We'll talk down to someone in a wheelchair, assuming they're weak or not as intelligent for being handicapped. Or maybe we shy away from girls that don't act like society's expectations; for example, that a girl can't life things and be athletic or "tough." There's more to a person than how you first label them. Communication is so lacking in today's society. We will never know the whole story of the people we choose to judge and look down on. Never."
"We tend to talk to and treat other people differently based off of their appearances. We'll talk down to someone in a wheelchair, assuming they're weak or not as intelligent for being handicapped. Or maybe we shy away from girls that don't act like society's expectations; for example, that a girl can't life things and be athletic or "tough." There's more to a person than how you first label them. Communication is so lacking in today's society. We will never know the whole story of the people we choose to judge and look down on. Never."
"We tend to talk to and treat other people differently based off of their appearances. We'll talk down to someone in a wheelchair, assuming they're weak or not as intelligent for being handicapped. Or maybe we shy away from girls that don't act like society's expectations; for example, that a girl can't life things and be athletic or "tough." There's more to a person than how you first label them. Communication is so lacking in today's society. We will never know the whole story of the people we choose to judge and look down on. Never."
"We tend to talk to and treat other people differently based off of their appearances. We'll talk down to someone in a wheelchair, assuming they're weak or not as intelligent for being handicapped. Or maybe we shy away from girls that don't act like society's expectations; for example, that a girl can't life things and be athletic or "tough." There's more to a person than how you first label them. Communication is so lacking in today's society. We will never know the whole story of the people we choose to judge and look down on. Never."
"We tend to talk to and treat other people differently based off of their appearances. We'll talk down to someone in a wheelchair, assuming they're weak or not as intelligent for being handicapped. Or maybe we shy away from girls that don't act like society's expectations; for example, that a girl can't life things and be athletic or "tough." There's more to a person than how you first label them. Communication is so lacking in today's society. We will never know the whole story of the people we choose to judge and look down on. Never."
"We tend to talk to and treat other people differently based off of their appearances. We'll talk down to someone in a wheelchair, assuming they're weak or not as intelligent for being handicapped. Or maybe we shy away from girls that don't act like society's expectations; for example, that a girl can't life things and be athletic or "tough." There's more to a person than how you first label them. Communication is so lacking in today's society. We will never know the whole story of the people we choose to judge and look down on. Never."
"I would change how we treat people we disagree with. Be it about sensitive topics like abortion, same-sex marriage, politics, or even silly things like our favorite musics, fashions, and colors, we seem to have a tendency to react with some sort of aggressive comeback, like, "You're stupid," "Oh, she's a democrat," "well he's republican," "you're one of THOSE people," "you're dumb," and etc.
We judge the person before we even get to understand where they're coming from. Granted, this works both ways, but if I could change one thing about how we treat one another, I would show society that there is nothing wrong with being wrong. I'd take away the shame we put on each other. I think if we stopped attacking people for having differing opinions, we wouldn't feel like we have to have this "wall" up where we have to be right all the time.
I want a society that encourages people to love learning rather than encouraging people to ignore the truth just so they can look like they're always right.
We need to empathize more. We rarely put ourselves in each others' shoes. The world would be a better place if we all kept that in mind the next time we feel the need to criticize or judge somebody."